​Top 10 Ways to End Rabbit Overpopulation

2. Only breed if you have purebred, pedigreed, quality stock that you are breeding in order to create even better rabbits than the parent stock. Do not breed unless you have a complete pedigree and the original breeder sold the rabbit to you as show or brood quality.

3. Don't get rabbits from pet stores that may not be able to sex the rabbits accurately.

4. Promote responsible ownership of rabbits.

5. Don't get unfixed rabbits of opposite genders and keep them together, unless they are being housed together temporarily for the purpose of breeding quality show stock.

6. Don't support unethical breeders who are just in it to produce a lot of pet quality rabbits for money. Take your business to either rescues or responsible breeders.

7. If you find an abandoned rabbit, bring it to a rescue or shelter (or keep it yourself) rather than letting it run wild and reproduce.

8. Be at peace with the idea that sometimes, rabbits have to be put down/culled. It sucks, I know. It's really sad, but at this point in time, it's the only way that overpopulation can be kept from going through the roof.

9. Don't sell pet quality rabbits to buyers that you don't think are serious about responsible ownership. They might dump the rabbit or breed it either by accident or on purpose to make some money.

​10. Breeders, owners, shelters, and rescues - don't argue so much!! There is so much hate in the animal world from people who think they know better than others. The truth is, all responsible breeders, owners, shelters, and rescues have a common interest - we want what's best for the animals! We may have different roles to play in reducing overpopulation, but by working together with mutual respect from all parties, we will all accomplish so much more than if we keep on arguing.